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Pennington Bay Beach

Muston, Australia

#92 out of 102 in South Australia

6.9

Good

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Good for swimming Short walking distance

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Located outside the settlement

Sapphiretown • 7.5 km

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About

Pennington Bay Beach is located on the Great Australian Bight and it is in the 11th place out of 12 beaches in the Kangaroo Island region The beach is located in a natural place, surrounded by the cliffs.

It is a long lasting coastline with crystal blue water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

Pennington Bay Beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature, toilets. .

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

Pennington Bay Beach (Kangaroo Island) is located outside the Sapphiretown settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.

The beach stretches on the coast of the Kangaroo island and the easiest way to get to the beach is by car or bike. If you don't have this option, then the second best solution is to use the taxi, which can drive you directly to the beach. The only problem, if your stay is far away it can be quite expensive. There is also a possibility of use of public transport, but in this case you need to check the correct route to the Pennington Bay Beach with the locals. Take into account that the bus stop is usually in some distance., but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.

Weather

history

+15 ^o C +11 ^o C

Air temperature

5.6 M/S

Wind

+16 ^o C

Water temperature

2 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Sapphiretown • 7.5 km

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Area

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Localities

Nearest

Sapphiretown • 7.5km

Transport

Airport

RCN • 8.5km

Bus Station

Stop 103 Aldinga Rd - North side • 92.7km

Train Station

Victor Harbor • 86.1km

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Pennington Bay Beach?

The coastline of Pennington Bay Beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Crystal clear water of incredible blue color. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Pennington Bay Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Pennington Bay Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Pennington Bay Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

The waves in the Pennington Bay Beach are usually strong.

So the overall recommendation of the Pennington Bay Beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Pennington Bay Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Pennington Bay Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Pennington Bay Beach is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

The following features add extra points:

Mountains/hills in the vicinity

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Pennington Bay Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Pennington Bay Beach.

How far is the Pennington Bay Beach from parking?

The Pennington Bay Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

What is the best time of the year to visit Pennington Bay Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Pennington Bay Beach is January. Its average value reaches 23°C. The warmest sea is in February, the average value is 20°C. The coldest month is August with air temperature 14°C and water 15°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Pennington Bay Beach (Kangaroo Island Council) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Pennington Bay Beach (Kangaroo Island Council) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.